The wise in heart accept commands,
    but a chattering fool comes to ruin.

Whoever walks in integrity walks securely,
    but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out.

10 Whoever winks maliciously causes grief,
    and a chattering fool comes to ruin.

11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,
    but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.

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The wise in heart accept commands,
    but a chattering fool comes to ruin.(A)

Whoever walks in integrity(B) walks securely,(C)
    but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out.(D)

10 Whoever winks maliciously(E) causes grief,
    and a chattering fool comes to ruin.

11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,(F)
    but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.(G)

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